APS6 System Administrator / Systems Accountant

About the role

A small statutory authority on Canberra's northside, part of a Federal Government department, is looking for an APS6 to join a two-person financial systems team (APS6 and EL1). You will own the day-to-day operation of the agency's TechnologyOne finance system and act as the main point of contact for its interfaces with other operational systems. The position is a 12-month non-ongoing contract, with the possibility of extension or permanency.

Key responsibilities

• Administer the TechnologyOne finance system, including enhancements and fixes
• Manage daily interfaces between the finance system and other business systems, resolving issues as they arise
• Generate general purpose and specific purpose financial reports
• Provide a helpdesk service for finance system users across the agency
• Undertake month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations within the finance system
• Assist with administration of the Expense8 travel and credit card system and advise staff on travel and credit card matters
• Develop and deliver training for finance system users
• Contribute to policy instructions and operational procedures for the finance system and its interfaces
• Assist with monthly management reporting

Required profile

• Experience in or with a financial management information system; TechnologyOne administration experience highly regarded
• Accountants with solid systems exposure who want to move into a dedicated systems role are also suitable
• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance
• Ability to work independently with limited instruction

Required skills

• Reconciliations and month-end and year-end processes
• Producing and interpreting financial reports with a sound understanding of accounting
• Clear communication, including explaining system issues to non-finance staff and delivering training
• Desirable: Experience with Expense8 or a similar travel and credit card system, and experience developing system enhancements or managing interfaces

What we offer

• Salary of $100k - $110k plus 15.4% superannuation
• 12-month non-ongoing contract, with possible extension or permanency
• Hybrid working of 2 days a week from home, based in Canberra's northside